Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine

INCI: DIMETHYL HYDROGENATED TALLOWAMINE

CAS Number
61788-95-2
Function
Antistatic, emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, surfactant–emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
EU Max Conc. 2.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR safe as used in non-coloring hair care products; no CFR prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk in presence of nitrosating agents; must comply with secondary amine and nitrosamine purity limits; BSE/TSE risk from tallow origin must be controlled

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk in presence of nitrosating agents; must comply with secondary amine and nitrosamine purity limits; BSE/TSE risk from tallow origin must be controlled The EU classifies Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine allowed in the EU?

Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine do in cosmetics?

Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine functions as: Antistatic, emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, surfactant–emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61788-95-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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